tie-dyed cranes...

tie-dyed cranes..., originally uploaded by credd.

the movement continues.

making progress...

making progress..., originally uploaded by credd.

we've started making our cranes.
now we're just waiting to see if we'll get permission to put in them in the lobby of our office complex.
stay tuned!

i love having this as my wallpaper.
it's very motivating.

my contribution...

my contribution..., originally uploaded by credd.

The crane in Japan is one of the mystical or holy creatures (others include the dragon and the tortoise), and is said to live for a thousand years. In Japan, it is commonly said that folding 1000 paper origami cranes makes a person's wish come true.  *definition from wikipedia.

after seeing soupatraveler's photo and the reference and link to damiec's 1000 cranes project yesterday...i was inspired to contribute.

i had an idea that i mentioned to a few of my co-workers...and we've decided to make cranes during lunchtime. i printed out some directions...and made my first crane this evening. :)

tomorrow...i will approach our building manager about having the cranes on display in the complex...and allowing us to take up donations (sponsor a crane for $1) that we will send to japan.  the complex also has a large conference room...and perhaps we can have a day where you can drop in and make a crane.  

i bought all of the origami paper...and hope to inspire those in my immediate circle to create 1000 cranes of our own.